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Gary Alonzo Barranger

 Person

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Herbert Smith Letters

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01402
Content Description

Series of letters addressed to Herbert Smith who served in the Army during World War I as part of the 184th Aero Squadron, AEF. Included with the letters is a war service chevron along with the documentation allowing Private H. B. Smith to wear the award.

Dates: 1918-1919

Leslie Stout Letter to Goldie Stout

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01404
Content Description

Three page letter written on Y.M.C.A. stationary with the heading, "On Active Service" on each page. The letter is addressed to his sister and Stout inquires about his father's health and the status of their brother being called to active duty. He also asks about friends of his sister's and closes indicating that he will soon be in France.

Dates: 1918 August 24

Letters to Max Linder

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01646
Scope and Contents

Two letters addressed to Max Linder from his friends, Carl Hoger, and Carl Hoesel. Both discuss the duties they have as Army soldiers stationed in France during World War I. One work in the mess hall and the other reports of his schooling for machine guns. Both despise the cloudy and rainy weather of France and indicate that their health and spirits are high despite one having recently recovered from the flu.

Dates: 1919 January 9 and February 1

Lois M. Ross Letters

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01352
Content Description Four page letter to Lois Ross from Raymond Ross dated November 8, 1918. He tells her that he is somewhere in Belgium and that this is his fourth front line assignment. He reports that he likes Belgium much better than France. Additionally, he mentions that he participated in the Battle of Argonne Forest and inquires if she had heard about it.26 page letter from James Crawford to his classmate, Lois Ross from Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Ohio dated April 24, 1919. ...
Dates: 1918 November 08; 1919 April 24

Randolph McGavock Letter to J.C. McGavock

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01406
Content Description

One page typed letter from Randolph to his family dated the 27th of December 1917. McGavock was a sergeant of the 54th Depot Brigade in the United States Army at Camp McClellan, Alabama. He writes to report on the status of his furlough request and his activities over Christmas.

Dates: 1917 December 27

Troops Arriving at Camp Lee, Virginia Postcard

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01645
Scope and Contents

One postcard depicting men in suits and hats arriving at Camp Lee for intake into the United States Army for military training in preparation for World War I.

Dates: circa 1918

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  • Subject: World War, 1914-1918 X

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Subject
World War, 1914-1918--France 3
Aeronautics, Military--United States--History--20th century 1
Argonne Forest (France) 1
Camp Lee (Va.)--History--20th century 1
Fort Lee (Va.) 1